No.112 Initial budget for FY2021

In this year's budget formulation, the impact of the new coronavirus continued, and city tax revenue decreased significantly.
On the other hand, increases in childcare capacity to eliminate childcare waiting lists, outsourcing of after-school club management to the private sector, day-care benefits for handicapped children, and welfare expenses, as well as communication fees and relocation due to the provision of one tablet per person to realize the GIGA school concept. We are in a difficult situation with mandatory expenses and fixed expenses increasing, such as an increase in the number of outsourcing operations at the first kitchen.
The current situation greatly exceeds the time of the Lehman Shock, and in order to make it known both inside and outside the country that we are on the verge of a fiscal crisis and need to be careful, we announced in October last year that we are in a "fiscal crisis alert state" in the budget formulation policy. Did.
Under these circumstances, while implementing a 5% negative ceiling on discretionary expenses, firstly we will work to protect the lives and livelihoods of citizens from the new coronavirus, and secondly we will implement the basic concept of the 5th Inagi City Long-term Comprehensive Plan. Sustainable administrative and fiscal management aimed at realizing the vision of the future city we have defined; thirdly, disaster prevention and mitigation measures that prioritize the safety of citizens; and fourthly, efforts to review beneficiary burdens and secure new financial resources, as well as further efforts. We proceeded with budget preparation with four points in mind: reducing expenses.
　
The bill was passed at the first regular city council meeting, so I would like to give you an overview of it.
The amount of the general account budget for FY2021 was 35,609 million yen, the fourth largest budget in history, a decrease of 1,715 million yen, 4.6% compared to the previous fiscal year.
City taxes, which form the basis of revenue, decreased by 3.5%, or approximately 542 million yen, due to the decrease in the income of taxpayers due to the impact of the new coronavirus and the fact that the standard tax amount for land was left unchanged as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus. . Although the local allocation tax increased by 26.0% in consideration of this effect, the increase was only about 154 million yen, and the total general revenue remained at about 18,552 million yen, a 1.7% decrease.
The main construction projects this year include improvements to City Road 171 (Keio Yomiuri Land Station North Exit Plaza), improvements to the Yomiuri Land Line Nos. 3, 4, and 12, replacement of Oshidatebori drainage pump station pumps, renovation of Shiroyama Park tennis courts, and the former school lunch station. The total related expenses, including the dismantling of one kitchen, will be approximately 875 million yen.
Approximately 2.6 billion yen worth of construction work has been completed by last fiscal year, including the renovation of the air conditioning equipment in the main city hall building, the construction of the second and third parking lots at city hall, the construction of a cycle cafe (tentative name), and the reconstruction and relocation of the school lunch kitchen No. 1. Expenses decreased by approximately 1.7 billion yen.
　
Next, we will introduce distinctive budgets for each policy issue.
50th anniversary of city organization enforcement
The city will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a city on November 1, 2021, and will hold commemorative events such as holding a commemorative ceremony, establishing a city song, creating a commemorative magazine, and screening movies.
Olympic/Paralympic related
Although the event has been postponed for one year, we have included expenses for supporting the operation of the torch relay and bicycle road race, just like last year. Additionally, a monument will be erected in front of the Inagi Central Park Cycle Cafe as a legacy of cycling.
Childcare support related
We aim to eliminate the number of children on waiting lists by opening "Shiodome Nursery School Inagi" through the rebuilding, relocation and privatization of the No. 3 Nursery School, increasing the number of children by making the No. 5 Nursery School more flexible, and increasing the capacity for younger children through the privatization of the No. 6 Nursery School. Masu. In addition, the Inagi version of Neuvola "Oyako Comprehensive Support Center", which was opened in December 2020, will carry out various projects such as childcare package distribution, first birthday support, support for families with multiple births, travel expense assistance, and postpartum care.
Elderly support related
We support the health issues of the elderly by coordinating three types of public insurance information (National Health Insurance, Medical System for the Elderly, and Nursing Care Insurance) and implementing all health projects in an integrated manner. In addition, we will provide sustainable services by estimating the expected amount of services in the nursing care insurance business plan (8th period) for FY2021 to FY2020 and revising insurance premiums.
Support for people with disabilities
As there are few day-care facilities in the city for people with severe mental and physical disabilities who require medical care, we will create a subsidy system to attract and establish them.
Welfare consultation/financial support related
We will extend the loan deadline for the special fund loan intermediation project to counter the new coronavirus infection until March 31, 2020. Additionally, as the number of consultations at the Welfare Living Consultation Desk is increasing, we will continue to increase the number of counselors.
Education related
Nagamine Elementary School After-School Club and Hirao Elementary School After-School Club will be privatized to meet diverse needs, and the capacity of Nanzan Elementary School After-School Club will be expanded. In addition, in conjunction with the operation of the new No. 1 school lunch joint kitchen, we will begin recycling (composting) residue and promote environmental measures.
Safe and secure town development related
In addition to replacing the aging pump at the Oshidatebori drainage pump station to prevent inland water flooding, we will also carry out special inspection and maintenance (overhaul) of the fire department's ladder truck.
Creation of liveliness and attractive town development
In collaboration with the Inagi City Sister and Friendship City Exchange Association, we have concluded an overseas sister city partnership with Foster City, California, USA, and will carry out exchange projects.
　
Although we are in a state of fiscal crisis alert this fiscal year, we approached the budget formulation with a determination to ensure the level of services necessary for citizens' lives, to constantly review administrative operations, and to carry out efficient and effective administrative and financial management. In recognition of the harshness of citizens' lives due to the effects of the new coronavirus, we will also take measures to reduce the monthly salaries of the mayor, vice mayor, and superintendent of education by 10% for the year 2021.
Regarding countermeasures against the new coronavirus, the 11th supplementary budget for FY2020 and the 1st supplementary budget for 2021 are included, and the vaccination project is included in the 2nd supplementary budget for 2021, which is the original budget for 2021. It was recorded separately and passed in the current Congress.
Let's all work together to overcome the effects of the new coronavirus and make this year a good one.